Sightseeing in Dordogne

Nature, culture and gastronomy

Hardly anywhere else will you find a region steeped in so much history, so the Dordogne definitely attracts campers with an eye for culture and history as well as
the wonderful scenery and relaxed atmosphere for which the region is perhaps best known.

There really is so much to see and do when you camp in the Dordogne, from walking and cycling to birdwatching, fishing and watersports. In fact, canoeing is a very
popular way to explore the river here.

And at the end of the day, you will find the wines of Bergerac, the famous sweet white Monbazillac and the fine white Bergeracs make the perfect complement
to the sophisticated cuisine, which is often rich in truffle slices and foie gras.

Saint Emilion : its vineyards, its cobbled streets and ancient buildings: it is a medieval village classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Bergerac : A lovely old port spread across both sides of the Dordogne river, Bergerac is also the centre of this wine-producing
region, and offers the fine dining and excellent wines you would expect, together with wine and tobacco museums.

Château de Monbazillac with its renowned dessert wine

Sainte Foy-la-Grande – a 13th Century bastide town, its market selling local produce in its streets

Château de Bridoire avec ses jeux médiévaux appréciés des familles

Chateau de Monbazillac

# High quality local produce

Varying according to the seasons, market stalls display strawberries and nuts from Périgord, boletuses, black truffles, and
produce made from duck or goose such as foie gras, all used to make delicious traditional dishes. Accompany them with local Bergerac wines - whether red, white or rosé - for an
unforgettable gastronomic experience !

All days, a local market

Sunday : Issigeac

Monday : Duras(47) - à 20 mn du camping)

Tuesday : Eymet(marché nocturne)

Wenesday: Bergerac, Montpon, Saint Emilion (33)

Thursday : Libourne (33),

Friday : Ribérac,réputé depuis le Moyen-Âge

Saturday : Duras, Sainte Foy la Grande

# Unwind in the heart of nature

Canoeing
The Dordogne is such an endlessly beautiful river, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is to hire a canoe for a day or half a day. You will find many places that hire canoes here, including at
Bergerac, Sainte Foy la Grande....

Golf
There are seven fine golf courses in the Dordogne (Château Les Vigiers at Monestier...), where you can enjoy nine or eighteen holes in some of the loveliest scenery.

Fishing
The Dordogne is home to all sorts of fish, from pike and carp to salmon and trout. Fishing spots are also plentiful, but please remember to get a licence from the local tackle shop or tabac first
– and also that night fishing is mainly prohibited here.

Horse-riding
The Dordogne valley make spectacular horse-riding country, and you will find a number of farms and equestrian centres here from where you can enjoy a day’s riding or even overnight tours.